Zeke can calm a skittish horse, and it turns out a skittish man too.

Cal’s story is tragic and you can understand why he’s jumpy and hard to trust, but in Zeke’s presence he’s in safe hands.

It’s sweet to watch them work through their pasts and find a way forward together that includes acceptance and trust.  They are beautiful together and they have a wonderful happy ever after. 

The whole series is amazing, I love all these people finding second chances, along with kindness, understanding and love. One of my favourite scenes in every book is when the parolee gets to go get their boots and hat. It never fails to make me smile.